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AV02 UCE

2002 Yamaha FZS1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,330 mi
Last recorded42,330 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS100023,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 42,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,604 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear small cut in tyre

chain guard missing

exhaust noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,600 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour both (1.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear small cut in tyre

chain guard missing

exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,521 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,086 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2013 32,086 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2012 25,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 20,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,044 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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AV02 UCE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 23,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 UCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 UCE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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